US Bridges

Hillock RD 825 over Rennet Bag Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.03 Rt 793; 0.00 Rt 842 · Structure no. 000000000007994

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillock RD 825 over Rennet Bag Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillock RD 825 over Rennet Bag Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHillock RD 825
CrossesRennet Bag Creek
Location0.03 Rt 793; 0.00 Rt 842
RouteCounty Highway 825
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90916, -80.15834
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2017)
Projected traffic56 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$151.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillock RD 825 over Rennet Bag Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillock RD 825 over Rennet Bag Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Hillock RD 825 over Rennet Bag Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Hillock RD 825 over Rennet Bag Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hillock RD 825 over Rennet Bag Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.